Free Sewing Patterns, find techniques and craft ideas by CraftGossip

Tutorial: French Market Tote

January 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Andy from A Bright Corner shares a tutorial for her French Market Tote. This bag has such beautiful and simple lines that will show off a pretty fabric. The lining fabric peeks out in a strip of fabric around the… Read more ...

Free pattern: Zippy Lips zipper pouch

January 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

This lip zip pouch is so cute for Valentine’s Day! Kristen at Create Kids Couture shares a free pattern and tutorial. Use it as a small makeup pouch or little change purse. Or, for a bigger pouch, just enlarge the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy fleece hat and scarf set

January 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how you can make this super easy fleece hat and scarf set. A bit of fringe at the ends of the scarf and on the top of the hat makes a… Read more ...

Tutorial: Reverse applique heart needle book

January 18, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Samelia’s Mum shows how you can make a needle book with a sweet reverse heart applique on the front. She used a Liberty print (love!) for the heart but any scrap fabric will work. You can store your needles and… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to serge around corners

January 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sergers are boss at sewing a straight line or curves, but when you get to a corner things get a little more complicated. Inside corners are especially tricky! Britni from Happy Mama Tales shows how you can serge around corners.… Read more ...

Free pattern: Fleece messy bun hat

January 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

You don’t need to know how to crochet or knit to make a messy bun hat! Denise from DIY Crush shows how you can make a fleece messy bun hat, and even has a free pattern for you. The fleece… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Baby bib and burp cloth set

January 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shares a free pattern for making a baby bib and burp cloth set that would make a great present for a new baby! The burp cloth is contoured so it fits snugly against your neck. The bib and and… Read more ...

Amazing Ziggy Stardust capsule wardrobe

January 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Kat from Sew Chibi spent a year planning the most awesome Ziggy Stardust capsule wardrobe for her 5 year old daughter. She shares the results in a beautifully styled photoshoot. The custom pieces in the wardrobe include a romper, cape,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Simple phone case from cork fabric, felt, or leather

January 17, 2017 by Anne Weaver

BurdaStyle shares a free pattern for making a simple phone case. It has a large pocket to hold your p hone, and a smaller pocket to hold business cards or ID. They use a rather unusual material – cork fabric… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make zipper tabs to cover the ends of your zippers

January 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Rarely do I have a zipper the exact length I need when making a zipper bag. That’s okay, though, because you can easily shorten a zipper to make it fit. Damjana from Apple Green Cottage shows how to shorten zippers… Read more ...

Tutorial: 2 ways to sew an elastic waistband

January 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

An elastic casing is an easy way to put a gathered waistband on a skirt or pair of pants. Heather from The Sewing Loft shares two methods for sewing an elastic waistband. Both use a casing; one has you sew… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a bomber jacket from a men’s flannel shirt

January 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Cathi from Scratch and Stitch created this awesome bomber jacket out of a men’s flannel shirt! She shares a tutorial showing how she did it. The flannel shirt had a quilted lining so she was able to turn it inside… Read more ...

Tutorial: Faux fur pom pom scarf

January 16, 2017 by Anne Weaver

Mayra from So Sew Easy shares a tutorial for sewing a luxe faux fur scarf with pom pom ends. The faux fur looks so soft and warm! The scarf has a slit in one where the other end of the… Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy draft stopper from socks

January 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

My first apartment was in a historic district. The old building was so pretty – but the windows so drafty! I learned quickly that I needed to put draft stoppers in front of them to keep the cold air out,… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easy 15-minute feece cat ear hat

January 15, 2017 by Anne Weaver

I had been wanting to make a cat ear hat for a while now, because I’m a crazy cat lady and think everything is better with cat ears. But I kept putting it off because my “want to make” list… Read more ...